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2 • NORTH ATLANTA HOME SHOW • Sunday, February 16, 2014

Show Director, Michael Schoppen-horst is pleased to invite you to attend the 17th Annual North Atlanta Home Show at the Gwinnett Center, Friday through Sunday, February 21-23, 2014. SEMCO Productions, owners and pro-ducers of the Atlanta Home Shows is very excited about this year’s show at the Gwinnett Center and proud of its status as a quality event and important resource for homeowners looking to make improvements to their homes.

Take advantage of one-stop com-parison shopping for everything for your home, inside and out and talk face to face with over 150 companies offering the latest home improvement products and services. Whether you are buying or selling a home, adding a member of your family to your household, or if you just want to enjoy your home to the fullest, you will fi nd what you are looking for at this Atlanta tradi-tion. For 17 years the North Atlanta Home Show has been improving home lifestyles and adding value to your largest single in-vestment, your home.

This year’s event is Sponsored by the Gwinnett Daily Post, Window World, Re-liable Heating & Air, Totally Accessible Homes, COUNTRY Financial, Georgia Spa Co., Jackson EMC, 95.5FM & AM750 News/Talk WSB, Atlanta Home Improve-ment Magazine and Proof of the Pud-ding. Be sure to stop by the Gwinnett Daily Post booth in the show lobby and enter to win hourly drawings for tick-ets to upcoming events and attractions such as tickets to Lion King and Once

at the Fabulous Fox, premium tickets to the Atlanta Hawks, passes to Medieval Times, a Cosmetic and Fragrance bas-ket from Belk ($150 value!), Gwinnett Braves infield box seat tickets, tickets to Shrek the Musical at the Alliance Theater, passes to the Atlanta Spring into Summer Boat Show at the Gwin-nett Convention Center, and tickets to Mexico vs Nigeria soccer match at the Georgia Dome.

The Reliable Heating & Air Home Show Stage features a fantastic line up of expert speakers on a variety of fun and educational topics including Adap-tive Gardening techniques, pond instal-lation, beekeeping, planting the right way, pruning tips and butterfly garden-ing. The stage also hosts home im-provement experts sharing information on total home performance, beautifying your bathroom and ways to pay for your remodeling project! For a complete line up of speakers, topics, dates and times please visit www.AtlantaHomeShow.com or see the listing in this special sec-tion on page 12.

Special guests abound at this year’s show! Come meet Tonya M. Williams, HGTV’s real estate and home décor ex-pert on Saturday and Sunday and learn how to beautify your bathroom. 95.5 FM and AM750 News/Talk WSB’s Walter Reeves, Dave Baker and Belinda Skelton will be sharing expert knowledge and useful tips. Bring your questions, pho-tos and ideas and get the most of your Home Show visit.

Georgia Spa Co. supplies this year’s Grand Prize – A Big Green Egg!

There really is something for every-one regardless of the size, style or value of your home. The time and money saved by doing business with exhibitors at the show will help you explore more options for your next project, keep more of your hard earned money and allow your fam-ily to enjoy your home to the fullest! Be sure to visit AtlantaHomeShow.com for complete show information and thanks in advance for attending this Atlanta tra-dition and another quality SEMCO Pro-ductions produced event. Atlanta based and family owned since 1959.

Welcome to the 17th Annual North Atlanta Home Show

Friday, February 21st 1:00pm–2:00pm • Secrets to Planting Lawns, Trees,

Shrubs and Flowers the RIGHT WayWalter Reeves - 95.5FM and AM750 News/Talk WSB

2:00pm–3:00pm • Adaptive Gardening -Techniques, Tips and Tools for Aging in Place and People with Disabilities

Joe Washington-HGTV Ground Breakers3:00pm–4:00pm • Container Gardening

Jessica Miller, Gwinnett Master Gardener Extension Volunteer4:00pm–5pm • I Am Ready To Remodel

But How Am I going to Pay For It?Todd Sheppard Senior Mortgage Banker Fidelity Bank Mortgage

5:00pm–6:00pm • Butterfl y GardeningCarole Teja, Gwinnett Master Gardener Extension Volunteer

Saturday, February 22nd 6:00am - 10:00am • The Lawn & Garden Show - Live On-Air Broadcast

Walter Reeves - 95.5FM and AM750 News/Talk WSB10:00am - 1:00pm • The Home Fix It Show - Live On-Air Broadcast

Dave Baker -95.5FM and AM750 News/Talk WSB12:15pm–1:00pm • Variable Speed Comfort

Daniel Jape, Owner and Jason Bouchard, Home Performance Manager, Reliable Heating & Air

1:00pm–2:00pm • Adaptive Gardening -Techniques, Tips and Tools for Aging in Place and People with Disabilities

Joe Washington – HGTV’s Ground Breakers2:00pm–3:00pm • Beautify Your Bathroom

Tony M. Willams - HGTV Real Estate and Home Décor Expert3:00pm–4:00pm • Beekeeping

Ray Rush, Owner of Rush Honey Farms, Loganville,Georgia 4:00pm • Installing A Fountain Into Your Landscape

Je� Krenner Paradise Ponds & Waterfalls Pond Biologist/Certi� ed Pond Installer

5:00pm–6:00pm • Pruning Landscape PlantsTimothy Daly, County Extension Agent,

Gwinnett County ExtensionSunday, February 23rd

1:00pm–2:00pm • Beautify Your Bathroom Tonya Williams-HGTV Real Estate and Home Décor Expert

2:00pm–3:00pm • Square Foot GardeningTony Gobert, Adjunct Instructor, Gwinnett Technical College

Department of Horticulture3:00pm–4:00pm • Gardening in the Shade

Shirley Bohm, Gwinnett Master Gardener Extension Volunteer

Show DetailsLocation: Gwinnett Center (next to the Gwinnett Arena – Exit 108 o� I-85)

6400 Sugarloaf Parkway • Duluth, GA 30097 • 770-813-7500 www.GwinnettCenter.com

2014 Show Dates & Hours:Friday, Feb. 21st Noon – 6pm • Saturday, Feb. 22nd 10am – 6pm

Sunday, Feb. 23rd Noon – 5pmTicket Prices:

General Admission (13 to 64 years old) $7Seniors (65 and over with ID) $6

Children (12 and under) FreeMilitary (with ID) $5

Tickets may be purchased at the door.

Trade Day – Friday Feb 21 – members of the housing trade receive free admission compliments of Window World. Simply give your business card to the ticket taker.

For complete show information including a $2 off discount coupon courtesy of Holtkamp Heating & Air, please visit www.AtlantaHomeShow.com.

17th Annual North Atlanta Home Show Reliable Heating & Air Home Show Stage

February 21-23, 2014Gwinnett Center

Atlanta based and family owned since 1959.

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Sunday, February 16, 2014 • NORTH ATLANTA HOME SHOW • 3

Window World of Atlanta offers windows, vinyl siding, gutters, entry doors, storm doors, patio doors and French rail doors. They offer lifetime, transferable warranties and low prices on all of their products. They offer multiple types of windows, including double hung, bay and bow, casement and awning, slider, and garden windows. They offer comfort world 2000, Comfort World 4000 and Comfort World 6000 windows. “Simply the best for less is our motto, and we fully stand behind our products,” Michael Edwards said. “We provide a

superior product, installed by a professional craftsman with a low price guarantee. The superior line of vinyl products, as well as top-of the line customer service has earned Window World of Atlanta many awards, including the coveted Good Housekeeping Seal, EnergyStar Certifi cation, EPA Lead-Safe Certifi cation and Support from the Better Business Bureau. From Start to fi nish, Window World performs each job with care, patience and expertise,” Edwards said. Comfort World Vinyl Windows from Window World, Inc. help customers improve

their homes living environment by offering a durable, high quality, 100 percent vinyl frame, which is easy to clean and requires very little maintenance. Replacement Windows from Window World of Atlanta are also available in a variety of energy effi cient and money saving glass options, as well as multiple interior and exterior color and fi nish options to fi t any decorating theme. Window World of Atlanta is licensed and insured and they always use up front pricing on their nationally rated products. Their products are installed by factory-trained installers and have the industries strongest warranty. They also use 100 percent virgin vinyl materials on their custom-made replacement windows. Window World has been an Atlanta Home Show Sponsor since 2010. In addition to their products and services, Window World also uses their exhibit space to highlight a few items that are dear to them – all for great causes. This year’s North Atlanta Home Show will feature the following:

Meet Window World!

A very special bike created by Orange County Choppers and unveiled on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2011 at the annual Veterans Airlift Command’s gathering of sponsors, supporters and wounded veter-ans at the Fair Barn in Pinehurst, N.C.

RichardPetty Car - designed by Richard Petty and P/G Badges. It is No. 1 of 25 from Richard Petty’s garage. The color of the car is the famous “Petty Blue”


Monti Marsters, President of Totally Acces-sible Homes explains a bit about the company.

Totally Accessible Homes is a new and innovative company, which has been designed from the ground up to specifi-cally service the handicap and our aging communities. Our founding owners have designed, built and installed products for accessible homes for over 12 years. These owners have decided to combine their designs, skills, and knowledge in order to provide the best service and products pos-sible to the elderly, the handicap, and the mobility challenged.

When you choose to work with Totally Accessible Homes, you will begin with an in person consultation to help determine what your individual needs are. Many times a client will choose to have their doctor, Physical Therapist, or a counselor present to help determine the best solution to the individual’s needs.

The new buzz word with many construc-tion companies is “CAPS certified”. We were doing aging in place modification before it was the popular thing. In addition to being CAPS certified, we have additional train-

ing courses that continue far past where the CAPS certifications leave off. Because we sell, remodel, and install accessibility items ourselves, there is much less chance of rework and extra cost that is associated in dealing with several companies to com-plete one project.

Whether you are looking to the future by making improvements to stay in your home longer, or you have current needs, Totally Accessible Homes is your best choice for quality installation.

Your accessibility and comfort is our goal. As the accessibility product installa-tion specialist, we will be happy to install any product for you, regardless of where you bought it. We understand peoples tastes differ, if the product we sell is not exactly what you want, we encourage you to find the product that reflects your personal taste, needs, and desires. We will be happy to pro-fessionally install the product for you. We guarantee our service and our installation.

Learn more about Universal Design and Accessible Living at the 17th Annual North Atlanta Home Show – Gwinnett Center, February 21-23.

The North Atlanta Home Show Welcomes New Show Sponsor –

Totally Accessible Homes

Solutions for Handicap and Elderly Persons

The Problem The Solution


By: HGTV Real Estate and Home Décor Expert – Tonya M. Williams

Splish, splash I was taking a bath...and realized that my bathroom needed an overhaul.

Bathrooms are one of the most highly utilized areas of a home. The high ROI (return on investment) when remodeled or upgraded makes them a wonderful project whether a homeowner intends to remain in the home for several years or place the home on the market for sale. Whether considering how to redecorate or completely remodel a bathroom space, homeowners should make a budget regardless of how big or small the project. It is important to know how much space --square footage, you are working with because every inch, foot, linear foot represents a cost and needs to be incorporated into the budget. Also, remember if the bathroom has a window, the shade or window covering needs to be a line item in the budget.

Now, let’s get to the fun part, deciding what to replace! The list should go some-thing like this: Toilet, Tile, Tub, Sink(s), Vanity, Hardware/Faucets, Mirror(s), Light Fixture(s).

Oh yeah, don’t forget the miscellaneous items like: adding recessed lights, tile threshold to make the transition from the tile in the bathroom to the fl ooring in the adjoining room and the exhaust fan cover--these can get very dusty and discolored--there are styles available for every budget.

Toilets--the porcelain throne should always be replaced during a remodel. This is especially true if the home is older. New toilets are much more effi cient with low-fl ow water features, and are generally more aesthetically pleasing. There are round bowl styles and elongated styles, it is really a matter of personal preference.

Tile--Marble, travertine, porcelain, glass, metal (copper, stainless, etc.), faux hardwood porcelain. There are many tile choices for every style and budget. Carrara white marble (polished or honed) is pres-ently very popular with homeowners and builders. It is beautiful, timeless, elegant and compliments any space.

Tubs--Alcove, drop-ins and corner tubs fi t snuggle next to the wall and compliment the scheme of the bathroom. Freestanding and claw foot tubs are visually interesting

and often the focal point of the bathroom.Sinks--Pedestal, farmhouse, fl oating,

vessel, there are many choices to suite any style. Figure out the style that fi ts your taste and your room.

Hardware/Faucets--Brushed nickel, oiled bronze, copper, chrome to name a few of the fi nishes available. Also remember you may need supply lines and drains. There are different types of faucet mount types; widespread, wall-mounted, single hole, and center-set. The costs differ by design and there is one from every budget.

Mirrors and Light Fixtures round out the list. This is where homeowners can add a very personalized touch to the room, with a fun or unique fi xture that compliments the bathroom but also brings an element of interest to the space that is interesting yet, not disruptive.

Regardless of the reason for a home-owner’s bathroom remodel project, it’s important to always use quality products and reputable contractors. Make sure the budget has accounted for all project-relat-ed items/expenses, big and small. Have fun with the project and make the space a wel-coming and comfortable destination within the home!

Tonya M. Williams appears live on the Reliable Heating & Air Home Show Stage on Saturday February 22 at 2pm and Sun-day February 23 at 1pm – Gwinnett Center.

Beautify Your BathroomBeautify Your Bathroom


Okay so this is the year you treat your-self to that home remodel you have been dreaming about. You’re excited about all the fun stuff like picking out sexy South American hardwoods, cavernous cabinets, and gorgeous granite counter tops. You’ve seen all the shows about adding awesome outdoor living spaces but now you’re faced with that troubling question. How am I go-ing to pay for all of these goodies?

Fear not home improvers there are ac-tually more solutions available to you than you may think.

If paying cash is not an option for you, you need to look for ways to fi nance your project. There are essentially three ways to fi nance a remodeling project, a cash out refi nance, an equity line, or a renovation loan. The fi rst two options can work well if you have a lot of equity in your home today. Renovation loans work well in all situations because the amount you can borrow is based on how much your home will be worth after you make the improvements.

Let’s take a look at the cash out refi -nance and equity line options together because they work very similarly. When you apply for one of these loans the bank will order an appraisal to determine your home’s current value. The bank will then lend you up to 85% of that value for the cash out refi nance and typically 90% for the equity line. From that amount you simply subtract your current mortgage balance to determine the amount you net for your project.

Again, these options work well if you have a lot of equity in your home. But what if your current loan balance is at or above 80% of your current value? What if you need more than $10,000 to $20,000 for your proj-ect? This is where the renovation loan saun-ters in to save the day.

The renovation loan was designed with you and your project in mind. It has two huge advantages that make it an extreme-ly useful fi nancing tool. The fi rst is that the bank bases the amount they will lend you on the after improved value of the home, so you get credit for the upgrades and additions. The second advantage is that if you meet credit requirements, the bank will lend you up to 95% of the after improved value if needed. By the way, this product can also be used to purchase a fi xer upper and fi nance the improvements into the same loan.

Let’s look at an example to see how im-pactful these advantages can be for you. Let’s assume that you have a project in mind that will increase your home’s value from $300,000 to $350,000 and your cur-rent mortgage balance is $250,000. Because renovation loans use the after improved value, that means you could borrow up to $332,500 ($350,000 x 95%) which would net you roughly $82,500 for your project af-ter you pay off your current mortgage. Us-ing these same fi gures you would only net $5000 on a cash out refi nance and $20,000 using an equity line. You’ve priced out Bra-zilian Cherry and Sub-Zero refrigerators,

would that extra $62,500 to $77,500 come in handy for your project?

Todd Sheppard has over 17 years of mortgage lending experience and focuses on renovation fi nancing. On Friday Feb 21, he will be ap-pearing on the Reliable Heating & Air Home Show Stage at the 17th Annual North Atlanta Home Show. Come meet Todd at 4pm to learn more about renovation fi nancing and/or contact him at

[email protected].

I’m Ready To RemodelBut How Am I Going To Pay For It?

Hot New Product – Stainless Steel TileSpice up any kitchen with

stainless steel tiles! Adding a stainless backsplash is a great way to give your kitchen a luxury look. Stainless lasts longer and is easier to clean than almost any other material. There are many affordable options to choose from that will add life to your kitchen without draining your wallet. Stainless Steel Tile MFG is a family owned business with over 12 years in operation. Their shop/warehouse is located in Newnan, GA and they will be making their Atlanta Home Show debut at The North Atlanta Home Show – Gwinnett Center, February 21-23. Visit them in booth 436.


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PREPARATING FOR MY NEW FLOORSWhen installing a new wood fl oor, the

material needs to acclimate to your home environment. To acclimate properly, it is recommended to store the hardwood mate-rial inside your home, not in your garage or on a porch. Proper acclimation reduces the amount of natural movement a wood fl oor will have throughout the seasons.

All furniture and personal items will need to be removed from the work space. You may choose to do this yourself, or make arrange-ment with the contractor to do so. Remember to clear countertops and remove toilet(s) if necessary or arrange for the contractor to do the work. Also, consider opening your blinds and shutters. Also suggested is for window treatments be removed or lifted off of the fl oor to protect fabric and create a well-lit working environment.

Appliances such as your refrigerator and range also need to be removed. It is recom-mended to do this before installers arrive. After project completion, you will be respon-sible for re-hooking the icemaker on the re-frigerator as well as a gas stove. Make sure the connections are good. After reconnection, it is advised you check the hook-ups at least once in the following hour. You don’t want water to damage your new fl oors.

Please make sure that your pets are in a secure and safe area or not on the premises. Let your contractor know if you would like any cabinets or valuables draped.

INSTALLATION DAYThe average time for most projects range

from 2 to 7 days. However, the amount of time that your hardwood project will take depends on the scope and size of your project.

Dust is an element of the project that is inevitable. There is dust containment equipment available; however, even the best equipment will not be dust free. Please be aware that there will be some dust during the installation process. Be aware that dust may continue to settle several days after project completion.

You will need to please wait 24 hours before walking on your new fl oors. Allow 48 hours for furniture and pets and 1 -2 weeks before placing carpets or other area rugs. Also avoid using water on the fl oor for one week.

TAKING CARE OF MY NEW HARDWOOD FLOORS

You will fi nd that your new hardwood fl oors are a great pleasure. They are also easy to care for, clean, and maintain. Remember to vacuum regularly using a brush attach-ment. Dust mopping works well, but do not use a household dust treatment on your mop. These chemicals may cause your fl oors to be-come slick or dull.

It is recommended to use a fl oor cleaner called Bona. This cleaner is a water based, environmen-tally friendly formula that leaves no residue.

For more information visit Purdy Flooring & Design in booth 132 at the North Atlanta Home Show – Gwinnett Center, Feb 21-23.

What to Expect – When You are Expecting New Hardwoods! Purdy Flooring & Design

Shares a Prep/Checklist


One of the most exciting products to be introduced to the HVAC arena in a long time is a product that will make your home or business much more comfortable than any system has ever been able to accomplish, and it is actually a product that came out ten years ago, only to be brought back recently.

The new variable capacity, multi-stage air conditioners and heat pumps from Trane mean that a HVAC system will never over cool or over heat your home again, which cause uncomfortable temperature swings with your system shutting off and on over and over again. Instead, the new TruComfort from Trane can change its output of heating and cooling in an infi nite number of variations, so it only puts out the exact amount of heat or air to meet your needs-not exceed. This precise super-effi cient system’s longer low output run times mean that your home will be drier than ever before. The unit will extract more moisture than any normal unit, while saving 60% - 70% of your utility costs.

This type of system was actually introduced ten years ago by Trane and has been the standard in European and Asian air conditioning systems where power

consumption has always been extremely important due to higher overall utility costs. Now, this technology is sweeping the USA with all the major companies seeing the future of air conditioning and heating to be these variable speed, multi-adjustable HVAC TruComfort systems. I am so excited about this product that I am installing them in my own home!

They come standard with Wi-Fi enabled thermostats and HD screen that also doubles as a digital picture frame capable of showing your favorite picture of your loved ones and can be fully programmed and controlled from any smart phone, computer or web device anywhere in the world. This same Wi-Fi system can be used to control the lighting or utilities in your home and can also have camera and door locks added to it to provide a very affordable home automation system. These systems used to cost tens of thousands of dollars and can now be set up and installed for a fraction of the cost. Many people will spend under a thousand for a complete automated home using the Trane TruComfort System.

All older systems were sized for the hottest and coldest days of the year, but

when the temperature does not reach these peaks, the units are much larger than needed. This meant your home would heat or cool rather quickly, not allowing the objects and the people in the home to be evenly heated and cooled. Also, the home would become muggy due to shortened run time cycles with little dehumidifi cation being accomplished. The new TruComfort System from Trane simply slows down and keeps running longer, using a fraction of the electricity of an older unit and extracts more moisture, providing the most comfort ever afforded to a homeowner.

For unparalleled comfort and savings, talk to Reliable Heating & Air today about the new variable speed air conditioners and furnaces available now. Call 770-594-9969.

Talk with a Reliable Heating & Air team member at the North Atlanta Home

Show – Gwinnett Center, February 21-23. Reliable Heating & Air will be exhibiting their products and services in booth #254.

Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable Heating & Air. You may contact him at (770)594-9969.

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SoutheasternUnderdeck Systems, LLC

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Five StarPainting

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PianoDistributors

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PurdyFlooring& Design

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A Nu AgeHome

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ClockMasters

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WildBirds

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Reliable Heating & Air

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Rainbow of North Georgia

251

Blue Ridge & Great Smoky Mountains

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Range, Guns& Safes

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Patten Seed Co.Super Sod

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Direct BuildHome Improvement

346

Cutco Cutlery& Cookware

336

Vision Stairways& Millwork & Tango Doors

436

Stainless SteelTile Mfg.

551

Blue RibbonFoods

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Wood-TexOutdoor Furniture

729

Jackson EMC

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Angie’s List

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Merry Maids

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Sunbelt Poolsof Georgia

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Floor CoveringsInternational

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EZ HangChairs

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Direct Buy

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The Sunshine Boysby Georgia Solar Lighting

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B-LevelSoutheast

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Atlanta HomeImprovement Magazine

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Southern ViewEnergy, Inc.

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Mosquito Squad ofDuluth/Lawrenceville

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Johnny Rhino Residential Remodelers

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Knight AC& Heating

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Spray FoamServices

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CertaproPainters

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Fern ValleyLandscape & Interiors

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WindowGenie

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AckermanSecurity Systems

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Georgia In-HomeServices, Inc.

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UniversalAquatics

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Leafguard ofNorth Georgia

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Costco Wholesale(Duluth)

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GeorgiaSunroom

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J & J Paintingof Georgia

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Southern ClassicFlooring, Inc.

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GeorgiaSpa Company

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WhaleyLandscape

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America’sMattress

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Coolscreens

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Entrypoint Doorsof Atlanta

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A Class Solutions

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American SignatureFurniture

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Peachtree Awnings

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KitchenCraft

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HorizonsLTD.com

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The Louver Shop

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EMC Security

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StairSolution, LLC

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Pull OutShelf Company

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Wahoo Decks

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AladdinInsulation

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Southeast CoatingsTurtle Coat

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J&KEnterprises

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ADT SecurityServices

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The Fan Man

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Home & GardenDesign, Inc.

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HeckerRidge Tiles

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360Painting

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OreckVacuums

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Safe Racks

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CSI Kitchen& Bath Studio

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Go Green EnterprisesDBA DirecTV

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Georgia SPCA

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GeorgiaAquarium

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TotallyAccessible Homes

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GeorgiaSpa Company

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OutdoorDécor

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Myrson’s Outdoor Buildings & LED’s

Miracle Method ofNW Atlanta

347

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360 Painting 449

A Class Solutions Inc 635

A Nu Age Home Exteriors 130

Ackerman Security Systems 913

Adjustable Patio Covers Inc 746

ADT Security Services 650

Aerus Electrolux 437

Aladdin Insulation 741

Alan Murphy Window & Siding Company 655

All Natural Dips/Elite Enterprises 853

America’s Mattress 847

American Signature Furniture 637

AmeriServ 828

Angie’s List 733

Aquaguard Foundation Solutions 949

Aquascape 330

Archadeck/Outdoor Living 835

Aridek 743

ARS - Universal Heating Cooling & Air Purification 429

Atlanta Audio & Automation 441

Atlanta Home Improvement Magazine 943

AVI / Marvin Design Gallery 641

B-Level Southeast 945

Bath Fitter - Tennessee Inc. 734

Battle Renovations 940

Blue Ribbon Foods 551

Blue Ridge & Great Smoky Mtns 251

Boyce Design And Contracting LLC 713

Builder Specialties 446

Builders Floor Covering & Tile 629

Bulldog Carts 597

Cable Nelson 136

CertaPro Painters 923

Clavinova 136

Clearview Motion Screens 623

Clock Masters 128

Concrete Resurfacing Products 937

Coolscreens 840

Costco Wholesale (Duluth) 932

COUNTRY Financial 601

Creative Concrete Resurfacing 850

CSI Kitchen & Bath Studio 241

Cutco Cutlery & Cookware (Olean) 346

Direct Build Home Improvement 348

Direct Buy 809

Disklavier 136

Dryjoist 743

Dryjoist EZ 743

Emc Security 732

Entrypoint Doors Of Atlanta 841

Everdry Waterproofing 911

Exovations 440

Ez Hang Chairs 609

Farmers Insurance 447

Fern Valley Landscape & Interiors 921

Finn 635

Five Star Painting 146

Floor Coverings International 936

Floormax Flooring Atlanta 334

Georgia Aquarium 598

Georgia Awnings 709

Georgia In-Home Services Inc. 933

Georgia Spa Company 613

Georgia SPCA 603

Georgia Sunroom 831

Go Green Enterprises dba DirecTV 700

Granite Transformations 625

Gwinnett County Cooperative Extension 148

Gwinnett Daily Post 1

Hecker Ridge Tiles 451

Holtkamp Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. 600

Home & Garden Design Inc. 646

Home Energy Solutions 141

Horizonsltd.Com 543

Housley Enterprises Of Ga Inc. 532

Huper Optik 919

Invisible Fence By Peachtree 540

J & J Painting Of Georgia 829

J&K Enterprises 547

Jackson EMC 729

James Hardie 433

Jennifer’s Glassworks LLC 928

Johnny Rhino Residential Remodelers 929

Keller Williams Realty 134

Kitchen Craft 728

Knape & Vogt 640

Knight AC & Heating 927

Leaf Filter North Of Georgia Inc. 333

Leafguard Of North Georgia 934

Leisure Lifestyle Products LLC 954

Mattress 4 You 147

Merry Maids 834

MI 841

Miracle Method Of NW Atlanta 347

Mosquito Squad Of Duluth-Lawrenceville 931

Myrson’s Outdoor Buildings & LED’s 351

NARI - Atlanta 604

ODL 841

Oreck Vacuums 528

Outdoor Advantage 434

Overhead Door Company Of Atlanta 654

Paradise Ponds And Waterfalls 330

Patten Seed Co. / Super Sod 247

Peachtree Awnings 631

Pella Window & Door Company 813

Phantom Screens 341

Piano Distributors 136

Power Home Remodeling Group 335

Precision Garage Door Service 231

Proactive Pest Control 432

Profile 635

Protect Painters 433

Pull Out Shelf Company 640

Purdy Flooring & Design 132

Rainaway Deck Drain Systems 709

Rainbow Of North Georgia 355

Range Guns & Safes 249

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Rhino Shield By Georgia Coatings Inc 428

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Self Defense ATL 328

Sherwin Williams 433

Simonton 841

Sleep Number 723

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Southeastern Underdeck Systems LLC 546

Southern Classic Flooring Inc 823

Southern View Energy Inc. 941

Spray Foam Services 925

Stainless Steel Tile Mfg 436

Stairsolution LLC 541

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Sunbelt Pools Of Georgia 836

Suntek 919

SuperiorPro Painting And Exteriors 846

Taylor Construction 946

The Fan Man 648

The Louver Shop 642

The Sunshine Boys By Georgia Solar Lighting 908

The Trusted Toolbox 548

Totally Accessible Homes 602

Trane 927

Universal Aquatics 915

Unlimited Landscaping Turf Management 140

Unlimited Lawn Care 331

Vision Stairways & Millwork & Tango Doors 336

Vitamix 229

W & W Metal Roofing Inc. 459

Wahoo Decks 743

Wahoo Rail 743

Water Works Pressure Washing 430

Waterfurnace International Inc. 735

Whaley Landscape 747

Wild Birds Unlimited 126

Window Genie 919

Window World 529

Windsor 841

Wood Hollow Cabinets 129

Wood-Tex Outdoor Furniture 750

Wood-Tex Products 647

Xanthia Corp 235

Yamaha 136

North Atlanta Home Show Exhibitors


Adaptive Gardening – What to Do When Your Physical Abilities ChangeWhen Barry and Janet Leavell met

nearly 6 years ago, both knew they were a perfect match. Not because they were confi ned to wheelchairs, but because of their mutual love of gardening. Janet was the victim of a gunshot wound with spinal damage that would leave her un-able to walk. A car accident left Barry a quadriplegic with only partial use of his arms and hands. Both agree that a big part of their lives would be missing if they didn’t have gardening.

The Tucker couple work around their half acre lot, adapting tools, techniques and the gardening environment to suit their needs. Wooden ramps, raised beds and many native plants enable them to cultivate and enjoy a wide variety of plants that attract birds

and butterfl ies, which Janet says has a calming effect. Barry sees the benefi ts of growing vegetables because the couple eats them.

They are among millions of Ameri-cans either living with disabilities or who are aging at home fi nding ways to continue to enjoy one of the world’s most popular hobbies.

Former HGTV host Joe Washington will talk about adapting your environment to suit your gardening needs at the North Atlanta Home Show – Gwinnett Center, Friday February 21 at 2pm, and Saturday February 22 at 1pm. Joe’s presentation will feature techniques, tools and resources to help your gardening experience remain enjoyable for many

years to come.The combination of

lack of mobility because of aging or disability and performing what can be strenuous tasks make for a unique challenge in the garden. One solu-tion does not fi t every individual and Washing-ton’s presentation will provide some ideas to suit individual needs.

Barry and Janet Leavell are among millions of

Americans either living with disabilities or who

are aging at home � nding ways to continue to enjoy one of the world’s

most popular hobbies.

Former HGTV host Joe Washington will talk about adapting your environment to suit your gardening needs at the North Atlanta Home Show – Gwinnett Center, Friday February 21 at 2pm, and Saturday February 22 at 1pm.


Jim Lewis of Vision Stairways & Millwork confi rms that iron still remains a strong seller for Homeowners looking to change out their dated wood balusters, but they have also seen an upswing in more transitional and even contemporary stair designs in Atlanta. This look can range from stainless with glass panels, open rise stairs, stainless steel cable rails and more unique iron balusters or custom forged iron work. Another trend is going back to the classics but with an “updated twist”. This may come in the form of a custom oversized newel post done in a different wood species, such as antique heart of pine, walnut, or poplar, paired with a painted wood square or tapered baluster, giving a rich yet clean look to the staircase. Check out all these styles and more at the North Atlanta Home Show – Gwinnett Center, Feb 21-23. Vision Stairways & Millwork will be exhibiting their product in booth 336.

Staircases – Ascending Trends!

Is a custom-built staircase something you’ve always wanted, but you weren’t quite sure where to turn for reliable craftsmanship? Vision Stairways & Millwork will design, build, and install every type of staircase imaginable for customers throughout Atlanta. With a large selection of individual stair parts and wood species, and the ability to make custom components as well, they can build a new staircase that’s utterly unique and guaranteed to be a focal point of your home.

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Bring the Indoors OutOutdoor living not only provides

additional living space for your family, but it can also add signifi cant value to your home. Many homeowners fi rst think about remodeling the interior of their home, while interior renovation increases home value, many home owners and prospective home buyers are looking for unique outdoor living areas. There are a number of things to consider as you look to expand your home’s outdoor living space while improving the overall value.

Keep the heat in (or out)Energy effi cient windows and exterior

doors can not only cut the energy consumption cost, but adds signifi cant curb appeal to your home. Cellular PVC windows are the alternative to wood windows, offering a no-rot, natural wood aesthetic. Cellular PVC windows are stronger than vinyl windows, offer more glass space, are lower in maintenance and can be painted to match your home’s

color scheme. Energy effi ciency is also a considering factor for many prospective home buyers.

Outside entertainment When improving your home’s

exterior, consider building or replacing a deck or porch. Decks should be made for enjoyment but also built to last. Consider a high quality, wood-alternative decking material like composite decking. Composite decking withstands the Georgia heat and humidity as well as frost during winter months. Composite decking is mildew and insect resistant and maintains its color and beauty for years to come. Decks and porches can be built in a variety of designs, from contemporary to coastal, matching the style of your home.

Your new favorite roomWith any luck, Georgia’s unseasonal

rainfall in 2013 didn’t put a stop to enjoying the great outdoors. If it did and you were rained out from relaxing in your

outside living space, consider installing an under deck ceiling system. Transform your deck to a waterproof outdoor living area for your family. Painted to match your home exterior, this rustproof aluminum system adds hours of entertainment to your outdoor living space. Never let the rain or extreme heat stop another cookout or party. Enjoy your deck year round with an under deck ceiling system.

When it comes to your outdoor living space, don’t limit your creativity. Everything you think can’t be done can be done. Talk to a certifi ed exterior remodeling contractor for home exterior remodeling ideas. Doing so will help you get a better sense of what is possible for outdoor living. An outside living space can transform the style of your home and will bring fun and relaxation for years to come.

These outdoor living tips provided by Exovations. Be sure to stop by

their exhibit (booth 440) at the North Atlanta Home Show – Gwinnett Center, February 21-23.

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For 2014, the trend in European cabi-netry continues to be textures and colors inspired by nature. Wood grain laminates are popular. The technique continues to improve and makes an excellent (and less expensive) option to genuine wood. A few of the new offerings in a representa-tive range of colors is shown below. “Antique Oak,” shown at left, is a beautiful horizontal grain laminate with texture. In the center is a high gloss polymer glass coated door that gives a glass appearance and depth. On the right is a matt textured laminate shown in a color called “Alpine Gray.” We love this new accessory bar for the backsplash area. It features a narrow shelf

at top for small items and has optional ac-cessories like a very attractive knife block, hooks for utensils and a towel rack. A cutlery tray is a great organizational tool for storing cooking utensils where they are needed. These are available to fi t most metric drawer sizes.

Information provided by:CSI Kitchen & Bath Studio

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Visit them in booth 241 at the North Atlanta Home Show – Gwinnett Center, February 21-23.

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Solutions for Spring Dead Spots?Spring dead spot symptoms usually

appear in the spring as bermudagrass resumes its growth from winter dormancy. Spring dead spot can causes damage to bermudagrass in winter, when temperatures are below freezing during winter dormancy. The disease is common for most of the United States. When the bermudagrass begins to green up circular patches of grass appear to remain dormant and eventually die. Bermudagrass has an aggressive growth habit and the ability to

spread quickly, but recovery is very slow. The patches of grass in the areas are often completely dead so the recovery is mainly by the stolons spreading inward from the outside. At times in a severe case it could possibly take the entire growing season for the areas to recover completely. Be sure to visit with Unlimited Landscaping & Turf Management in booth 140 at the North Atlanta Home Show to talk about options for dealing with Spring dead spots.

Gwinnett County Cooperative Extension at the 2014 Annual North Atlanta Home Show

Come join us at the 2014 Annual North Atlanta Home Show at the Gwinnett Center. We’ll have an informative exhibit with Extension publications covering areas of interest to homeowners, educational displays including an insect collection, a weed identifi cation display, ant farm, worm farm, posters and other items of interest. Please come by, visit our exhibit, and have your home gardening questions answered. The Gwinnett County Extension offi ce is located at 750 South Perry St. #400, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. Our offi ce hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, our telephone number is 678-377-4010, and website is www.gwinnettextension.com.

Gwinnett Extension Service operates as part of the University

of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and College of Family and

Consumer Sciences. The Gwinnett Extension Of� ce also functions as an educational division of the Gwinnett County Department of

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After New Year’s, you may have made resolutions to lose weight, get fit, be health-ier. But while we’re working to improve our bodies, who thinks about improving their home’s fitness?

If your home is out of shape, it’s not as comfortable and it’s costing you more money.

Take a good look at your house. Like a few extra pounds that can be seen in the mir-ror, some of your home’s fitness problems are visible – cracks in the wall, holes around the pipes under the sink, HVAC ducts in the attic that have gaps. But like high blood pressure, some of your home’s fitness prob-lems can’t be detected without a checkup – cold air seeping in through knee walls, in-efficient insulation, and inadequate airflow through your HVAC system.

It’s time to get your house the equivalent of a personal fitness trainer! Jackson EMC’s Home Energy Fitness products can help you find the problem and identify the most cost-effective improvements to get your house in shape, lower your energy bills and make your family more comfortable. It’s like signing up for a weight loss challenge, setting healthy goals and working to reach those goals.

Home Fitness MonitorEvaluate your home’s fitness using Jack-

son EMC’s online Home Fitness Monitor. Just supply your account number and infor-mation regarding your home energy use and this interactive tool interprets your energy bill and charts where your energy dollars are going. Easy-to-understand graphics point out where changes in energy use or new equipment affect your bill, and recommen-dations for ways to save energy are provided so you can take action. You can also opt in

to a Track My Progress feature that lets you set energy-saving goals and request con-tinuing information related to those

Energy Fitness GuidesA variety of other online calculators can

provide you with information regarding the typical amount of electricity used to power certain items, including Appliance Energy Use, Space Heater Use, TV Energy Use, Lighting, and Heating and Cooling.

Home Fitness PlanAnother online feature, it walks you

through a 3-D home plan that details where and how energy is used in the home and provides tips on changes that can be made to lower utility bills.

Home Fitness Checkup KitA do-it-yourself improvement kit, featur-

ing a video hosted by HGTV’s Pat Simpson and a thorough checklist to help you pin-point potential energy-busters and get sug-gestions to improve energy efficiency and reduce power bills.

Personal Home Fitness Evaluation

A high tech solution for those who have trouble diagnosing energy ailments at their home. A professionally conducted, techno-logically advanced evaluation will locate problems you may have overlooked, like air infiltration into the home or more complex heating and cooling issue, and produce a prioritized list of recommendations for im-proving your home’s energy efficiency and comfort. Jackson EMC members may be eli-gible for rebates that offset part of the evalu-ation’s cost as well as the costs of making certain improvements.

Get started today at www.jacksonemc.com/save or call 1-866-562-8558.

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